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Carp vs. Snail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are carp and snail different?

  • Carp is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, snail is richer in magnesium, copper, iron, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for magnesium for snail is 50% higher.
  • Carp contains 14 times more Vitamin B1 than snail. While carp contains 0.14mg of Vitamin B1, snail contains only 0.01mg.
  • Snail has less cholesterol.

Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, snail, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Carp
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 16% 38% 60% 24% 52% 228% 8.2% 6.5% 88%
Snail
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 179% 3% 34% 131% 133% 27% 117% 9.1% 0% 149%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +420%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +90%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +557.9%
Contains more IronIron +120.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +447.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.1%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Carp
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 1.9% 0% 0% 35% 16% 39% 52% 51% 184% 0% 13% 0%
Snail
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6% 100% 0% 2.5% 28% 26% 0% 30% 63% 0.25% 4.5% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +194%
Contains more FolateFolate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
2
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Snail
3
16% 2% 79%
Protein: 16.1 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 79.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42%
Contains more FatsFats +412.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.7%
Contains more OtherOther +282.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
2
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.835 g
Snail
1
41% 30% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.361 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.259 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.252 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1052.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +628.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Carp Snail
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carp Snail Opinion
Calories 162kcal 90kcal Carp
Protein 22.86g 16.1g Carp
Fats 7.17g 1.4g Carp
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Carp
Net carbs 0g 2g Snail
Carbs 0g 2g Snail
Cholesterol 84mg 50mg Snail
Magnesium 38mg 250mg Snail
Calcium 52mg 10mg Carp
Potassium 427mg 382mg Carp
Iron 1.59mg 3.5mg Snail
Copper 0.073mg 0.4mg Snail
Zinc 1.9mg 1mg Carp
Phosphorus 531mg 272mg Carp
Sodium 63mg 70mg Carp
Vitamin A 32IU 100IU Snail
Vitamin A 10µg 30µg Snail
Vitamin E 5mg Snail
Manganese 0.05mg Carp
Selenium 16.2µg 27.4µg Snail
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.01mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.12mg Snail
Vitamin B3 2.1mg 1.4mg Carp
Vitamin B5 0.87mg Carp
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.13mg Carp
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.5µg Carp
Vitamin K 0.1µg Snail
Folate 17µg 6µg Carp
Choline 65mg Snail
Saturated Fat 1.388g 0.361g Snail
Monounsaturated Fat 2.985g 0.259g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.835g 0.252g Carp
Tryptophan 0.256mg Carp
Threonine 1.002mg Carp
Isoleucine 1.054mg Carp
Leucine 1.858mg Carp
Lysine 2.1mg Carp
Methionine 0.677mg Carp
Phenylalanine 0.893mg Carp
Valine 1.178mg Carp
Histidine 0.673mg Carp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.305g 0.119g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.099g Carp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carp Snail
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Carp
23%
Snail
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Carp
78%
Snail

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snail
Snail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snail
Snail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snail
Snail is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carp
Carp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Carp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174185/nutrients
  2. Snail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167744/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.